Old Tajong or Coteng???

Andrew · 10th March 2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by VVV

Thanks BluErf for sharing this info!
20% of your PhD at the VVV Viking University is completed and approved with this excellent summary. Look forward to the rest of your thesis on Coteng and Tajong Keris...

Michael

lol.

VVV · 10th March 2006, 02:54 PM

BluErf,

Do you mean the Dursana hilt?

Michael

BluErf · 11th March 2006, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVV

BluErf,

Do you mean the Dursana hilt?

Michael

A picture would be helpful to make sure we are on the same page.

VVV · 11th March 2006, 07:33 AM

BluErf,

It's on page 124 in Karsten Sejr-Jensen's book.
I think it's this one from the Tropen photo archive?

Michael

PS Nice hilt you picked up at eBay!

BluErf · 11th March 2006, 04:41 PM

Oh, I didn't bid on that hilt. I just collected the pictures for reference. Costs too much to buy every interesting keris...

Yes, the hilt you posted is the one. See the posture, hand signs, the crown, the makara by the side of his head, and even the anklets that are very often seen on tajong hilts. It has all the essential features of a proto-coteng/tajong, and a long nose to boot.

VVV · 11th March 2006, 05:28 PM

Yes, I agree that this wayang figure hilt (Dursana/Dursasana) resembles a Tajong hilt.
I also think that it's probable that the Tajong hilt comes from this wayang figure.
But I can't prove it so it's pure speculation...

Michael

11th March 2006, 07:33 AM	#4
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	BluErf, It's on page 124 in Karsten Sejr-Jensen's book. I think it's this one from the Tropen photo archive? Michael PS Nice hilt you picked up at eBay! Attached Images

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10th March 2006, 02:54 PM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	BluErf, Do you mean the Dursana hilt? Michael

11th March 2006, 04:41 PM	#5
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Oh, I didn't bid on that hilt. I just collected the pictures for reference. Costs too much to buy every interesting keris... Yes, the hilt you posted is the one. See the posture, hand signs, the crown, the makara by the side of his head, and even the anklets that are very often seen on tajong hilts. It has all the essential features of a proto-coteng/tajong, and a long nose to boot.

11th March 2006, 05:28 PM	#6
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Yes, I agree that this wayang figure hilt (Dursana/Dursasana) resembles a Tajong hilt. I also think that it's probable that the Tajong hilt comes from this wayang figure. But I can't prove it so it's pure speculation... Michael